Zappos Blogs: men

Whether it’s training for a marathon or just your daily morning run, the right jacket helps to protect you from chilly winds and light drizzles. With the right outerwear, bad weather is no excuse to forego that training session.

For all you guys out there, try the Nike Vapor Running Jacket on your next run. It features Nike’s Dri-FIT™ material to wick away moisture as its water-resistant properties protect you from light rain. This classic windbreaker jacket is designed with the runner in mind; even the hood is designed to keep your view unobstructed.

Nike also has all the lady runners covered with lightweight and performance-minded outerwear. The Nike Phenom Jacket is a versatile wind and water-resistant option, not only for working out, but for running around during a busy weekend with the family.

If you’re looking for a sleeker jacket option, try the lightweight Nike Sport Tech Cover-Up. It also features the Dri-FIT™ technology to keep you dry during those long runs, but its simple, stylish design makes it the perfect jacket to throw on for your pre-yoga stretch or just to grab coffee with friends. This is a perfect everyday jacket for the on-the-go woman.

No matter what your active lifestyle entails, there’s a perfect Nike jacket to suit your needs. Make sure to check out the entire Nike line of clothing, shoes and accessories on Zappos.com!

RAEN Optics is an independent eyewear brand driven by classic, timeless design. Bridging the gap between performance and fashion sunglasses, RAEN Optics strives to give their styles an effortless wearability without sacrificing aesthetics. RAEN Opticssunglasses have developed a stylish cult following for their classic-meets-modern sensibility. There’s nothing pretentious about these sunglasses; their style and function are one cohesive unit.

RAEN Optics pays homage to the iconic styles of past decades while keeping a decidedly fresh approach to eyewear. Their versatile styles are both timeless and of-the-moment, simple yet relevant. RAEN sunglasses have been featured in both fashion and lifestyle magazines around the globe. Their attention to detail and quality has become a benchmark for this fresh eyewear brand that's worn by musicians, celebrities and style-conscious people.

Check out the effortless style of the entire RAEN Optics collection for yourself!

In collaboration with pro skater Chico Brenes for Chocolate Skateboards, DVS Shoe Co. releases the Chicolate sneaker. This fresh new collaboration sneaker is a heftier version of the classic DVS Gavin CT. It features a Chocolate Skateboards logo on the tongue, foxing and lace tips, as well as a cartoon drawing of Chico himself on the cushioned footbed.

Chico Brenes is a member of the Chocolate Skateboards team, a skateboard company founded in 1994 as a part of the Girl Skateboards family. Chico was born and raised in Nicaragua and moved to the Bay Area when he was nine years old. He soon fell in love with skateboarding, spending his teen years skating the streets of San Francisco.

Since then, he’s been sponsored by World Industries and Chocolate Skateboards. His long career as a professional skateboarder has led him back to his home country of Nicaragua where he opened the country’s first skate shop back in 2009.

The BIOM Natural Motion collection from ECCO® is based on the principle that by adding support only where the foot needs it, the foot is allowed to move and flex the way nature intended. This departure from traditional stability and motion-control footwear is the basis of the minimalist movement in athletic shoes.

Built on an anatomical last, all BIOM shoes provide a more natural flexion and dynamic stride. This allows your feet to move within its natural range of motion, breaking the habit of a heel-strike stride encouraged by more traditional cushioned pronation-control shoes.

Whether you’re looking for a walking shoe or a fitness running shoe, there’s a BIOM shoe tailored for your specific needs. The thing to remember when first transitioning into minimalist shoes, such as the BIOM Natural Motion, is to start slowly. It takes some time for your feet to acclimate to the lack of heel lifts and motion control found in more traditional running and walking shoes.

Check out the video below, featuring world class triathlete Torbjorn Sindballe, explaining the proper way to gradually adapt to the BIOM Natural Motion shoes.

Every surf and beach enthusiast knows the value of quality swimwear. Patagonia, a company that’s passionate about both the great outdoors and innovative technology, has certainly reflected that in their line of men’s and women’s swimwear.

Patagonia was started by a band of climbers and surfers who share the passion of doing what they love most, spending as much one-on-one time with Mother Nature as possible. They’ve channeled that same passion towards their design approach for their clothing, gear and swimwear. The result is a brand that’s synonymous with quality, top performance and sincere reverence for the environment.

For the serious trail runner who likes to conquer various types of terrain, the Oboz Lightning is the go-to shoe. It's a great combination of durability, interchangeable cushioning, and stabilty.

Recently voted Editors’ Choice for Best True Trail running shoe by TrailRunner Magazine, the Oboz Lightning provides both stability and cushioning for rugged trails. It’s got an outstanding grip thanks to its multi-directional low profile lug pattern outsole, so it can definitely handle anything you throw its way. It's available in both men's and women's versions.

Check out the video below where Josh, head of product development for Oboz, gives you a detailed tour of the amazing Oboz Lightning:

Push your game to another level of cool with this collegiate-inspired Crooks & Castles cardigan. This elevated rendition of the classic cardi takes the idea of streetwear and gives it a very classic prep-school feel. Who says those two worlds can’t co-exist? Pair this fresh cardigan with a clean solid tee and your favorite pair of jeans. These would look exceptionally at home with a pair of boat shoes or a pair of lace-up boots. This look is not only smart and fresh; it works for both the spring and fall.

Emerica is always taking their game to the next level and they’ve done it again with the Westgate. Your current bag of tricks will become bottomless with the ready-to-rip Westgate from Emerica that boasts suede, leather and canvas uppers, thinly padded tongue and collar, and a breathable fabric lining made for all-day rides. Designed by pro-skater Brandon Westgate, these kicks are born to go big. Check out the video below of Westgate tearing it up in his namesake shoes, then head over to the Rideshop for a pair of your own: